Jacobs will serve as moderator and has a team of graduate students helping him to research and devise questions. He designed the event to help inform voters planning to attend DFL precinct caucuses on April 16.

In addition to the five debate participants, the Minneapolis DFL also lists a political unknown named Grant Haas as a candidate. He is not part of the debate.

Neither is Cam Winton, who isn’t seeking any party endorsement. He kicks off his campaign next week.

The crush of candidates was caused by mayor R.T. Rybak’s decision not to seek a fourth term. It’s the first time in 20 years the city has seen an open-seat mayor’s race.

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We know what we’re getting with these candidates. It’s time for a fresh voice that will put Minneapolis first over outside political interests. It’s time for a candidate that truly believes in Minneapolis’ greatness, with a plan for giving Minneapolis’ residents every chance to succeed. It’s time for Cam Winton.